Texas Supreme Court Favors Waco In Suit Over Deadly Cameron Park Fall Nov 21, 2009
AUSTIN (November 20, 2009)The Texas Supreme Court ruled in favor of the City of Waco Friday in a lawsuit filed by Debra Kirwan whose son Brad McGehee fell to his death on April 24, 2004 from a cliff in Cameron Park while watching drag boat races on the Brazos River. McGehee ignored a warning sign and crossed a wall to sit on the edge of the cliff when the rock beneath him crumbled and he fell about 60 feet to his death. (KWTX.com, TX)
Researchers Identify What Makes Deadly Algae More Toxic Nov 12, 2009
Along the Brazos River in north and central Texas, more than 6 million fish have been killed since 1988 due to high golden algae levels, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife. In fact, just two years ago, thousands of dead fish washed up on the shores of Lake Whitney. (Science Daily)
Cathy’s Corner — People dealt with things better back in the day Nov 6, 2009
My dad would observe the bees, watching which way they flew after they sucked up the nectar in the flowers on our small farm next to the Brazos River. Bees always fly in a straight line to their hives (or in the case of those wild bees) holes in the trees where they made their homes. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Brazos River battle goes to the Cougars Oct 29, 2009
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Baylor's Highers Athletics Complex Earns LEED Silver Rating for New Construction Oct 20, 2009
The facilitys location on University Parks Drive along the Brazos River also provided Baylor with an opportunity for earning another credit for the sustainable conversion of a brownfield, in this case a closed landfill, for re-use. Baylor chose to construct the facility on the closed landfill (mainly debris from the 1953 Waco tornado), which allowed the university to take advantage of this prime location on campus, Kehlenbach said. (KWTX.com, TX)
Missing Fisherman's Body Found Oct 13, 2009
The search was scheduled to resume Monday for a second fisherman who also disappeared near the mouth of the Brazos River. The Coast Guard says Freeport police reported the two men disappeared late Sunday morning. (Click2Houston, TX)
Search Continues For Fisherman Missing Near Mouth Of Brazos Oct 13, 2009
FREEPORT (October 12, 2009)--The Coast Guard recovered the body of one fisherman who was evidently swept into the Gulf of Mexico while wade fishing at Freeport and the search was scheduled to resume Monday for a second fisherman who also disappeared near the mouth of the Brazos River. The Coast Guard says Freeport police reported the two men disappeared late Sunday morning. (KWTX.com, TX)
Did hitchhiking toxins kill fish? Oct 4, 2009
It also has been found in the Brazos River in Texas where gas well drilling companies are advised not to draw from the river during the algae's winter blooming season. But the algae had not been found around the Mason-Dixon Line before. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Our Town Waco Kicks Off Monday at Caf Cappuccino Sep 14, 2009
WACO (September 13, 2009)It was 1837 when the Texas Rangers moved into an outpost on the Brazos River called Ft. Fisher and although the post was abandoned within a year, that seed eventually would grow into the city called Waco. News 10s look at Waco starts Monday at Caf Cappuccino as chamber president Jim Vaughan joins Emily Matthews and Josh Wucher on the Morning Buzz to talk about Wacos colorful past and bright future. (KWTX.com, TX)
Marlin City Council adopts Drought Contingency Plan to conserve water Sep 10, 2009
"Based on advice from TCEQ and demands form downstream senior water-rights holders for Brazos River water, the city of Marlin has implemented stage four (4) of its Drought Contingency Plan. said interim City Manager Fred Stephens.Stage four (4) is entitled "critical" and requires citizen compliace with numerous restrictions on certain non-essential water uses such as lawn watering, vehicle washing, the washing down of parking lots, sidewalks, and driveways. The city has implemented stage 4 of... (Marlin Democrat, TX)
Council to consider increased fees Sep 9, 2009
The council put off raising water rates to begin paying back bonds in 2008, but with the utility project bonds online and the Brazos River Authority rates in effect, rates will be increased. Fee increases recommendations at the top of the list include a number related to water meters, airport hangar late fees, a 20 percent increase in building permit fees and a change to the library fee schedule to include a 5 processing fee to offset material cost and staff time to process lost or damaged... (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
Water Emergency Leads To Restrictions In Local Community Sep 4, 2009
MARLIN (September 3, 2009)Marlin officials imposed Stage 4 of the communitys Drought Contingency Plan, implementing severe restrictions on water use in response to a state directive to limit the amount of water diverted from the Brazos River ... Marlins drinking water comes from two small city-owned lakes and from the Brazos River. (KWTX.com, TX)
City officials prepare Sep 3, 2009
According to Marlin Mayor Norman Erskine, the City of Marlin has been notified in writing by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) of the possible need to cease diversion of water from the Brazos River or implement all or a portion of the city's Drought Contingency Plan that was adopted in October 2002 and amended in April 2007 by the City County ... The Mayor also said the estimated water supply for the city, if the Brazos River is NOT used by the city is two - three months ...... (Marlin Democrat, TX)
Low Water Level Forces Corp To Close Ramp At Central Texas Lake Aug 28, 2009
The dam creating the lake, which is part of the Brazos River System, was completed in 1979. More Stories. (KWTX.com, TX)
Boat program implemented by EMS Aug 27, 2009
The teams will move up to dynamic water situations in October where there is a swift current, like in floodwaters or the Brazos River. There will always be a paramedic in each deploy. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Round Rock latest to institute mandatory water restrictions Aug 26, 2009
The city of Round Rock has adopted mandatory watering restrictions following a request from the Brazos River Authority for its customers to begin Stage 2 Drought measures ... The concern the city faces surrounds our Brazos River Authority water supply out of Lake Georgetown, not our system, Thane said. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Sugar Land police shoot, kill bank robbery suspect on Highway 59 Aug 19, 2009
The southbound lanes were blocked at the Brazos River bridge for several hours while investigators collected evidence. Bank robber shot Raw aerials: Sugar Land police shoot bank robber August 18, 2009. (KHOU.com, TX)
Police Kill Bank Robbery Suspect Aug 19, 2009
Officer Johnny Partida spotted the robber's getaway car, a silver 2008 Nissan Altima, on the Southwest Freeway at the Brazos River and followed it, investigators said. An officer stopped the vehicle on the freeway. (Click2Houston, TX)
SUV Hits Car After I-35 Traffic Stop; One Woman Injured Aug 12, 2009
It happened just before 12:15 p.m. Tuesday on the northbound interstate just north of the Brazos River. A 50-year-old woman who was in the SUV was taken to a local hospital. (KWTX.com, TX)
POLICE: Body In Brazos Identified As Bridge Jumper Aug 7, 2009
WACO (August 06, 2009)-Waco Police have identified the man floating face-down found late Thursday morning in the Brazos River ... Waco Police went on to say Bailey was also the man who fled his vehicle and jumped into the Brazos River from the Waco Drive Bridge on Tuesday ... A partially-clothed figure, later identified as Bailey, was located floating face-down in Brazos River amongst a pile of partially submerged brush, about 100 yards south of the Waco Drive Bridge. (KWTX.com, TX)
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Crews Search For Man In Brazos River ... Crews Search For Man In Brazos River ... WACO (August 4, 2009) - Rescue crews were searching for a man who reportedly jumped into the Brazos River at Waco Drive Tuesday night. (KWTX.com, TX)
Mary Christina Hoch Jul 29, 2009
For 32 years she lived in Olivia until moving to Sugar Land in June 2003 and resided at the Greatwood Retirement Community, located on the banks of the Brazos River. She was nearer to her children in whom she was very proud. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Private artifacts could shed light on San Felipe’s history Jul 21, 2009
Any information discovered through the process will help better tell the tale of the San Felipe de Austin site, home to Stephen F. Austin s original 300 settlers along the Brazos River, according to Texas Historical Commission (THC) Site Manager Bryan McAuley. We hope to use that to support some of what we know about the site, he said. (Sealy News, TX)
BRA interested in tapping into Alcoa’s water Jul 17, 2009
While the focus has been on Blue Water Systems efforts to export 71,000 acre-feet/year of groundwater (23 billion gallons) from Milam and Burleson Counties, the Brazos River Authority (BRA) has been negotiating with Alcoa for the right to pump up to 35,000 acre-feet/year of groundwater (11 billion gallons) from the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer ... The discussions include the potential use of Carrizo-Wilcox groundwater supplies from the Alcoa property in Milam and Lee counties in conjunction with... (Thorndale Champion, TX)
Public sounds off at TCEQ town hall meeting Jul 10, 2009
The state must approve the increase, because it involves a transfer of water from the Colorado River Basin into the Brazos River Basin. On Tuesday, June 30, the TCEQ held a town hall meeting in Lakeway, giving the public its last chance to make official comments on the issue. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
A&M researchers find dead zone off Galveston island Jul 5, 2009
The cause can be natural; two years ago, a strong flood from the Brazos River set off the chain of event leading to a large area off the Texas coast going low on oxygen. The new monitoring system will help chart the details of dead zones off the coast of Texas. (KHOU.com, TX)
Baylor Coed Dies In Three-Vehicle Crash Jun 30, 2009
It happened just before 8 a.m. Monday on the Brazos River Bridge, police said. Stuller was northbound on MLK when her car veered across the centerline and into the path of a pickup truck driven by Cirilo Zamarripa, 43, of Waco. (KWTX.com, TX)
From the News Desk — Project is a small step in the right direction Jun 6, 2009
The last study was done by the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) and Brazos River Authority (BRA) jointly at the request of the Texas Legislature. Keep in mind that surplus water impounded in the lake is owned by the Brazos River Authority, and they have sold water from the lake to the city of Brenham for many years. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Brenham woman sentenced 15 years in fatal shooting Jun 4, 2009
Also, a Navasota man involved in an accident in which a truck plunged into the Brazos River has been sentenced to 180 days in the Washington County jail ... Lorendo was among four men in a pickup truck that fell into the Brazos River last April. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Organization formed to help spur development of Lake Somerville area May 24, 2009
Hamilton said the group of citizens from the three counties was successful in 2007 in getting the Texas Legislature to authorize a comprehensive study by the Lower Colorado River Authority and Brazos River Authority and report the findings to the 81st Legislature. The report was to take a look at the Lake Somerville area and why it has not had more economic development through the years. (Brenham Banner, TX)
New officers appointed to TMC board May 8, 2009
Moser s previous community service includes: former chair of the TMC Board of Trustees; past director and president of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce; former director and chairman of the Economic Development Foundation of Brenham; a past director of the Lower Colorado River Authority; former director and president of the Brazos River Authority; and past director and president of Washington-on-the-Brazos State Park Association ... Herring s prior community involvement includes... (Brenham Banner, TX)
Locals testify before House committee May 1, 2009
Currently, the proposed reservoir would be located in Milam County near Branchville, close to the junction of the Little River and the Brazos River. According to Barkemeyer, the regional water planning districts submit plans to the state to be included on the statewide water plan. (Cameron Herald, TX)
Bodies of undocumented citizens found Apr 29, 2009
Five days after four Hispanic men drove a stolen vehicle off of a cliff along the Brazos River, the last of two men who went missing, was found on Friday, April 24, at approximately 10:36 a.m. The body was quickly identified as that of Jorge Graciano ... The sheriff said DPS divers discontinued assistance shortly after they discovered the truck in the Brazos River, approximately 25 yards from where the incident occurred, on Monday morning, April 20. (Navasota Examiner, TX)
Last body found after Navasotans escape Brazos River wrath Apr 28, 2009
On Friday, April 24, 2009 at approximately 10:36 am, Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies, with the help of the game warden, Texas Department of Public Safety and a DPS Helicopter, found a body in the Brazos River that is believed to be the remains of Jorge Graciano ... On Tuesday, April 21, at approximately 10:20 a.m., Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies, with the help of the aforementioned departments, found a body in the Brazos River that is believed to be one the other missing... (Navasota Examiner, TX)
Body of second drowning victim pulled from river (442) Apr 28, 2009
Published: Saturday, April 25, 2009 9:18 AM CDT The body of a man missing since last Sunday has been pulled from the Brazos River, the Washington County Sheriff s Office said ... Graciano was one of four men in a pickup truck that plunged down a 25-foot embankment into the Brazos River during the early morning hours of April 19 on property located off FM 1370. (Brenham Banner, TX)
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twilson2 wrote on Jan 25, 2009 5:26 AM:" In reference to the accident that killed Mr. Whitten, the incident occurred east of the Brazos River on I-10 eastbound approximately 4 miles west of Brookshire in Waller County. Sealy is located in Austin County, approx. 7 miles west of the Brazos River. My condolences to the family of Mr. Whitten and may they find peace and comfort in Jesus Christ our Lord. ". You must register with a valid email to post comments. (Bandera Bulletin, TX)
Washington County Sheriff’s Department Apr 28, 2009
The sheriff s office is reporting they now have a positive identification on the first drowning victim stemming from an incident in which four men drove into the Brazos River in pickup truck on April 18. He name is believed to be Antonio Fragoso Ramirez, 22, of Mexico, and is one of two in the accident that died by drowning. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Search Underway For Two After Truck Goes Over Cliff, Into Brazos River Apr 20, 2009
WASHINGTON COUNTY (April 19, 2009)A search was underway Sunday in Washington County for two people missing after a pickup truck went over a 20-foot cliff and landed in the Brazos River. The search is focused on a stretch of the river between Highway 105 and Highway 290. (KWTX.com, TX)
Bob Tesch appointed to BRA Board Apr 18, 2009
Gov. Rick Perry last week appointed seven members to the Brazos River Authority Board of Directors, including local business owner Bob Tesch. The authority develops and conserves surface water resources of the Brazos River Basin. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Earth Day On Salado Creek Celebrates Earth And The Arts Apr 14, 2009
Some of our Special Guests include the Brazos River Authority, Sierra Club, Texas Soil Conservation, Nature Conservancy of Killeen, Fort Hood-DPW Environmental, Central Texas Council of Governments, Bell County Master Gardeners Association, Seventh Generation Products, Mike Wright: Natural Kites, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Central Texas Power Save, Central Texas Master Naturalists, Green Mountain Energy, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Tonkawa Chapter, Native Plant... (KWTX.com, TX)
Big Dip serves last scoop Apr 11, 2009
But it was that change that encouraged Ruby to open up a snow cone stand that would eventually lend its name to the biggest small town San Felipe grocery store this side of the Brazos River the Big Dip. There, she made a name for herself, serving up muddy mules a concoction of crushed ice on the bottom half of the cup with soft serve ice cream on top and finished with a drizzle of snow cone syrup. (Sealy News, TX)
> Mixed Use and Public/Private Partnership: Houston Pavilions Apr 11, 2009
Flamed red granite representing the Brazos River is engraved with the area s history dating back to Stephen F. Austin s original settlement of this part of Texas. A 17-foot-tall, 20-foot-long sculpture depicting Stephen F. Austin emerging from the Brazos River was designed and sculpted by Sugar Land sculptor Bob Pack. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Perry Names Seven To Brazos River Authority Board Apr 10, 2009
Rick Perry Thursday named seven members to the board of directors of the Waco-based Brazos River Authority including residents of Gatesville and Salado ... The BRA is charged with developing and conserving surface water resources in the Brazos River Basin. (KWTX.com, TX)
Bald Eagle Shot Near Brazos River Apr 8, 2009
ANGLETON (April 7, 2009)--Volunteers are rehabilitating a wounded bald eagle that two fishermen found after it fell from its nest near the Brazos River while, federal wildlife officers try to find the person who shot the protected bird. Marty Hernandez, a special agent with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Houston, said shooting a bald eagle is a federal misdemeanor, and a conviction can carry a sentence of as much as six months in federal prison. (KWTX.com, TX)
Author focuses on local history Apr 8, 2009
Houston unexpectedly rem-oved his Army to the Brazos River on March 26. Beason s Crossing was subsequently burned to the ground by a detachment of Houston s Army scarcely hours before the arrival of Sesma s Army. (Columbus Colorado County Citizen, TX)
Waterway cleanup offers to chance to enjoy and improve local environment Mar 26, 2009
Keep Falls County Beautiful is seeking volunteers to join the cleanup to help remove litter and debris from the Brazos River ... The Brazos River Cleanup at Falls on the Brazos Park is a great way for groups of people and individuals to get together, have fun, and help their environment ... The Brazos River Cleanup at Falls on the Brazos Park is supported by the Texas Waterway Cleanup Program, a partnership between Keep Texas Beautiful and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. (Marlin Democrat, TX)
Development projects unearth burial grounds across U.S. Mar 24, 2009
Another project phase to develop land along the nearby Brazos River was scrapped. "It's unfortunate," he says. (USA Today -- News)
Repairs to FM 1093 included in TxDOT stimulus projects Mar 4, 2009
8 miles of FM 1093 from State Highway 36 in Wallis to the county line at the Brazos River. The road, TxDOT officials have deemed, is in dire need of repair. (Sealy News, TX)
Texans Celebrate 173rd Anniversary Of Independence Mar 1, 2009
The convention delegates actually gathered on March 1, 1836, a month after they were elected and sent to Washington, a growing town on the Brazos River less than 100 miles northwest of what's now Houston. The site offered a river escape route in case of a Mexican raid, it was centrally located for delegates plus boosters in the town offered an unfinished building to hold the meeting for free. (KWTX.com, TX)
Perry: State needs to fund water plan Feb 27, 2009
Two of the reservoirs will be located in Region H which encompasses a 15-county area surrounding Harris County, and involves the Trinity, San Jacinto and Brazos river basins. The state's plan includes building major reservoirs at Allens Creek and Little River. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
BCRUA delays project one year Feb 21, 2009
A leadership change is in the works for the BCRUA board and Leander still needs a permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) that would allow it to transfer water from the Colorado River basin to the Brazos River Basin. Not having that permit has funding implications as the BCRUA seeks financing from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB). (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
